Final Fantasy XIV Patch 2.5 out now, brings World of Darkness, Odin battle and the return of Gilgamesh

We’ve reached the end of an era today with the conclusion of the scenario that began with the relaunch of Final Fantasy XIV – A Realm Reborn. Today marks the release of Patch 2.5’s “Before the Fall” Part 1, which will inevitably lead into the eventual Heavenward expansion within the main scenario. Patch 2.5 includes:

  • The beginning of the final chapter in the main storyline
  • New high-level dungeons
    • The Keeper of the Lake
    • The Wanderer’s Palace (Hard)
    • Amdapor Keep (Hard)
  • “The World of Darkness,” the conclusion of the 24-player Crystal Tower raid series
  • A new Odin trial that challenges eight players to defeat the elder primal
  • The latest adventures of Hildibrand — agent of enquiry, inspector extraordinaire — featuring the return of Gilgamesh on his ongoing quest for the strongest of swords
  • New rules for the massive 72-player PvP (player versus player) Frontline battle content

The full set of Patch notes can be read here.


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